Santa Clara, TX Demographics

A map of Santa Clara's Population by Race

Santa Clara, Texas has an estimated population of 602, a large decrease from the 778 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.9% White, 15.3% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 2.3% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Clara, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Clara has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Santa Clara, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Clara is ranked the 1211th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Santa Clara was ranked the 1084th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Clara's White Population

445 residents of Santa Clara, or 73.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Clara is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Santa Clara ranks 606th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's White population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 68.5% to 73.9%.

Santa Clara is more White than neighboring Marion (39.3% White), Cibolo (44.3% White), Zuehl (63.6% White), Schertz (44.6% White), and Lake Dunlap (70.1% White).

Santa Clara's Black Population

14 residents of Santa Clara, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Clara is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Santa Clara ranks 1143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Black population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Black residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Santa Clara is more Black than neighboring Zuehl (0% Black), and Lake Dunlap (0% Black). Santa Clara is less Black than neighboring Marion (3.9% Black), Cibolo (13.3% Black), and Schertz (11.9% Black).

Santa Clara's Asian Population

20 residents of Santa Clara, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Clara is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Santa Clara ranks 1057th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.3%.

Santa Clara is more Asian than neighboring Marion (2.9% Asian), Cibolo (2.5% Asian), Zuehl (0% Asian), Schertz (2.1% Asian), and Lake Dunlap (0% Asian).

Santa Clara's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Santa Clara, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Clara is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Clara ranks 1020th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 25.2% to 15.3%.

Santa Clara is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (48.1% Hispanic), Cibolo (30.3% Hispanic), Zuehl (36.4% Hispanic), Schertz (34.5% Hispanic), and Lake Dunlap (29.9% Hispanic).

Santa Clara's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Santa Clara, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Clara ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Santa Clara is more Native American/Other than neighboring Zuehl (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Dunlap (0% Native American/Other). Santa Clara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (0.6% Native American/Other), Cibolo (0.9% Native American/Other), and Schertz (1.8% Native American/Other).

Santa Clara's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Santa Clara, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Clara ranks 480th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.8%.

Santa Clara is more Multiracial than neighboring Zuehl (0% Multiracial), and Lake Dunlap (0% Multiracial). Santa Clara is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion (5.1% Multiracial), Cibolo (8.7% Multiracial), and Schertz (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.